Event Type: Technical lecture

29 September 2016 19:00to21:00

Please note Date Change, Now 29th Sept 2016. This talk tells the story of that space rocket, from its origins in the 1950s, until its last launch in 2005. It is based on research for Robin Brand's book of a similar name (the first ever written on the full story of the Skylark), which was published in December 2014. The book includes many photographs from Australian archives never before published.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

06 July 2016 16:15to17:45

The Shannon is the latest class of all-weather lifeboat to join the RNLI fleet designed entirely in-house by a team of RNLI engineers, the RNLI has harnessed cutting-edge technology to ensure this new lifeboat meets the demands of a 21st century rescue service. The visit consist of a tour of the manufacturing facilities of the RNLI in Poole where the Shannon Class is manufactured. NOTE: Places are limited and it is vital that you book through this website.

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Technical lecture

16 June 2016 19:00to21:00

AmSafe in Bridport have a rich history in the design and manufacture of nets used in many industries. Today AmSafe Bridport primarily focuses on textiles for use in the defence and aerospace industries and has made a significant contribution to the A400M equipment ship-set. Ian will give an overview of the ship-set equipment supplied by AmSafe to the A400M with a focus on the Multifunctional Curtain, which they have been working on for the last 2 years.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

19 May 2016 19:00to21:00

The new Shannon Class Lifeboat is just being introduced into service with the RNLI. The talk will give an insight to the challenges faced by the close interaction between man, machine and the power of the sea with an emphasis placed on engineering for the most hazardous of environments.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

21 April 2016 19:00to21:00

The requirements for ballast water treatment as set out in regulatory framework have been the main driver for significant efforts in the marine equipment industry to develop appropriate technical solutions. This presentation will deal with a brief account of the regulatory drivers and focus on the development of two technical solutions that comprise the product portfolio of Wartsila Aquarius® BWMS, developed and designed in Poole, UK.

Industry: Cross-sector